Vikings: Uprising #1

Lagertha faces a shock when she returns to the holy place of Uppsala to seek advice from the gods following Paris, only to find carnage and slaughter. And it seems that escaped slaves are responsible. Lagertha and her shield maidens must take up arms to stop this uprising. Ragnar, meanwhile, is a broken man. But an attempt on his life forces him to take drastic measures...

The art team for Vikings Uprising has done a fantastic job. The first page is a sight to behold, and the opening battle scenes and the slave revolt are full of power and rage. Thankfully, scenes are clear and easy to follow without being simple. There is a palpable feel in the air. Daniel Indro's pencils bring this ancient world to life, and Kevin Enhart brings an authenticity to it. At times, you can almost hear the sounds of village life and the smell of hearth fires. The only thing that seems slightly off is the lettering choice for this issue. It can be a bit distracting since it flits from aptly rustic to sleek and modern. The latter doesn't fit too well. This is not to say that Jim Campbell did not do an impressive job (The narration boxes are on point!). However, the dialogue word balloons stick out like a sore thumb. Read Full Review